Ocabanon

I went there for a live music event. When arriving, I went to speak with the hostess and told me I can hang out on the bar until the band starts up. The bartender said I couldn’t sit if I wasn’t French. Apparently there is a rule of only “ French” people are allowed to sit on the bar. That was shocking to hear. But, In a way, I understood that it’s local community bar. I spoke to the hostess again and he went to the owner and explained that I was here for to watch the band. He then let me sit down at the bar. The bartender apologized to me and we had a laugh about it. The bartenders and staff are awesome people. Very friendly, very helpful, and made the dining experience all more special. The food was fantastic. Very authentic and delicious. The beer, I was introduced and drinking the Kronenbourg 1664(white) all night. It was so good. All in all, I am definitely coming back and dusting off my French words and going to learn more, in the hopes of being fluent.

A group of six friends went for dinner before a show. We all loved it. The food was delicious (well prepared, flavors well balanced, brought to the table in a well-timed manner), portions were generous, staff was professional and friendly, mixed drinks and wine was spot on. Wish I had taken some photos to post, but I guess we were just too busy enjoy it! Definitely will be back.

Elodie is one of the top bartenders I’ve ever encountered, a mixture of conversational, warm, fun, and knowledgeable - she truly made my experience one of a kind. I truly hope she is recognized for her talents in this industry. The mashed potatoes with a perfectly poured glass of Brouilly was honestly astoundingly delicious. I definitely see her becoming a huge star in this industry and beyond !

Was in NYC for a conference and stopped here for dinner. I was alone, so they seated me at a small high top table in the back. Although I sat in the back, they did make me feel welcomed. I ordered the scallops for $39 and they came out quickly. They were delicious. The sauce was really good - it would have been nice if it came with bread to sop it up.

Excellent service, ambience, and authentic French food. I am European, lived in Nice almost a decade and miss France. The owner, Armel, was extremely attentive and courteous. Lots of French people hanging out here. The foie gras was delicious, great pairing with Jurancon, and the fondant was on point! We'll be back!

Classic French dishes served in a chill and relaxing atmosphere. Came here for lunch at their opening time on a weekday. l was the only person at the restaurant for the first 30 minutes and got a nice bar seat up front. For a French restaurant in Midtown, this seemed like a rarity, but I was glad to enjoy my lunch peacefully. Foie gras plate was a nice start to the meal. Along with the classic combination of toast, fig, and foie gras, they also had some salad which nicely refreshened my palate before digging in. On the other hand, the duck breast was unfortunately slightly overcooked. The red wine reduction sauce and the veggies on the side were good, but not worth its price. I’ve had much better duck breasts at a similar price point, so this was surely a disappointment. Thankfully, the crème brûlée was amazing despite its unassuming presentation. It would’ve been better with more strawberries, but i was able to finish the meal on a satisfactory note nonetheless.